A group of 15 young hospitality stars are celebrating their graduation from a collaborative Management Trainee course in partnership with hotel management company, RBH, and University College Birmingham. The graduates, who hail from across the UK, donned their caps and gowns for a celebratory ceremony at Birmingham Symphony Hall – where they were officially presented with … [Read more...]
Usain Bolt’s new London restaurant bringing a taste of Jamaica to Liverpool Street
Jamaican retired sprinter and multi world record holder Usain Bolt is set to open a new Jamaican bar and restaurant in London next month. The aptly named ‘Tracks & Records’ venue described fully as a Jamaican bar, restaurant and late lounge is operated by SME Group PLC. SME Group PLC, the UK Tracks & Records franchise owner operate various franchises including KFC, … [Read more...]
Weatherspoon announces a new £2million pub and 145 new jobs
JD Wetherspoon has announced today the opening of its newest pub, The Barrel Vault in St Pancras International, on Monday, October 1, with the creation of 145 new jobs. The company has spent £2million developing the outlet, at the iconic London railway station, with an entrance from within the station and a terrace on Pancras Road. The Wetherspoon pub, which will be called … [Read more...]
Pomona’s announce Mark Lloyd as Executive Chef for his London debut
Chef and TV presenter, Mark Lloyd, has been appointed Executive Chef at Pomona’s restaurant and bar in Notting Hill, his debut in a London kitchen. Mark, an experienced forager and wild food expert, became head chef of the first River Cottage Canteen in 2007. Shortly thereafter, he spent two years in St Mellion International Resort, Cornwall, followed by The Cleave Inn, … [Read more...]
GTMC and Bournemouth University join forces to promote business travel careers
GMTC the UK's leading professional body for travel management companies and the Department of Tourism and Hospitality at Bournemouth University have today announced details of a new partnership to highlight the career options open to students in the world of business travel. The tie-up will see the university’s acclaimed Department of Travel and Hospitality increase … [Read more...]